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won’t miss these

According to an article in National Geographic I read this morning (you can click here for the scientific details), the polar vortex may have destroyed 95% of the stink bug population. Should we share a moment of silence or do a happy … Continue reading

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running away

Eloisa James and Nina Sovich were on a panel at the Big Book Getaway, a panel titled “Travel and Culture”.  But it may as well have been titled “Running Away and Writing About It”. These books are waiting for me … Continue reading

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meeting dr. ruth!!!

I’m still grinning from ear to ear. Banjo Man and I attended the 2nd Annual  Big Book Getaway Saturday, at the Mohegan  Sun convention center.  Sponsored by the Mark Twain House & Museum, the event presented panels of “more than 80 … Continue reading

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oh brother where art thou?

Sarge has left Alaska and is on his way to Texas to visit his brothers.  It’s been three years since the boys have been together and Sarge has been to Afghanistan, among other places in the world.  We all hope … Continue reading

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my new garbage invention

When Banjo Man was away for five days I realized this meant I would have to take out the garbage myself. This was not a happy realization. And because we’d had snow and more snow and even more snow, and … Continue reading

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enough already

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let it snow

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colder than russia

In honor of the Olympics and because it was really, really cold outside this morning when I got up, and because we are getting another 8″ of snow today, I am wearing my “Made in Russia” sweatpants. And no, there … Continue reading

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yoga music spa, the home version

Banjo Man is busy with business and will be away for a couple of days (though by the time you read this–these blog posts are being written ahead of time–he will have returned, with many stories to tell, I’m sure!) … Continue reading

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inside llewelyn davis

A good movie for your Netflix queue… This singer/songwriter couldn’t do anything right. I don’t think I’ve ever watched a movie where the main character made so many bad decisions. That said, I enjoyed the movie. I liked the glimpse … Continue reading

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